In order to accommodate the fast developments in the area of research & development in the aquaculture and ocean studies, the creation of Centres of Excellences in the thrust areas were proposed in the 12th Plan proposal and have been permitted by the Govt. of Kerala
The Centres of Excellence were formally inaugurated on the 12th of September 2017 by Smt.J.Mercykutty Amma, the Honorable Minister of Fisheries, Harbour Engineering and Cashew Industry, Government of Kerala at the main campus of the University.